Arete Hut

DOC's website states that they upgraded the small, cold Arete Biv to a 2-bunk 'Arete Hut' in 2007.

Arete lies on both the Northern Crossing and the Tararua Main ridge. Both are excellent multi-day tramps, and do not attract the high traffic of the Southern Crossing, so peace and tranquility are a possibility, if not ensured.

This is an alpine biv with no heating, so bring warm gear!

The new bivvy is actually classed as a hut now, with 2 bunks and is quite cosy.
The new hut Is now on the route up to Arete(or down) there is a large tarn just above it slightly NE of the hut.
Water supply is by water tank.

About this hut

Added 13 May 200913 May 2009 by madpommadpom.
4 revisions, most recently 18 December 201318 December 2013 by
TararuaHunterTararuaHunter.

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